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Does your child suck his thumb? It's very common: 15% of kids in the United States between the ages of 5 and 9 years partake in this habit. Are you worried about his teeth? Do you want him to STOP? Well, Dr. Susan Braun, a mom and orthodontist, has come-up with a solution.

"All the questions I grappled with as a parent reflected upon my practice and visa versa. So, when faced with the challenge of addressing thumb sucking, I looked at the issue as an opportunity to teach skills I felt invaluable," she explains, noting she could fix the damage caused by thumb sucking with her dental skills. "But something inside told me...

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